Human Resources Manager
Synergetics - A Worldwide Resource For Business Problem Solving · Portsmouth, NH · 1 mo ago
HybridHuman ResourcesFull-time
About the Role
The HR Manager will serve as the operational owner of HR processes, employee relations, recruiting coordination, compliance, and people operations across the business.
- Standardize and manage core HR processes across the organization
- Support onboarding, employee lifecycle administration, and documentation practices
- Help drive consistency in HR operations and employee experience
- Maintain personnel records and documentation standards
- Aid in policy rollout and operational alignment
- Partner with leadership and recruiting resources to support scalable hiring practices
- Coordinate structured interview and evaluation processes
- Support hiring workflow optimization within Paychex ATS
- Help improve hiring alignment, communication, and process effectiveness
- Support performance review processes and accountability initiatives
- Assist leaders with employee development conversations and documentation
- Reinforce clear expectations around performance and growth
- Partner with leadership on employee coaching and people-related guidance
- Serve as a trusted HR resource for employee and leadership matters
- Support resolution of employee relations concerns with professionalism and discretion
- Aid in performance, conduct, and workplace issue resolution
- Promote fair, consistent, and compliant HR practices
- Support multi-state HR compliance efforts
- Assist with policy administration and updates
- Oversee I-9 and HR documentation practices
- Help strengthen HR governance and operational structure
- Support optimization of Paychex HRIS and ATS functionality
- Help improve HR workflows, reporting, and operational efficiency
- Aid in creating scalable HR processes and cleaner HR data practices
Qualifications
- 5–10+ years of progressive HR experience
- Experience supporting growing or fast-paced organizations
- Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee relations, and compliance
- Experience supporting recruiting and performance management processes
- Comfortable working with senior leaders and managing competing priorities
- Strong judgment, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience with HRIS/ATS platforms; Paychex experience preferred
Required Skills
- Enjoys building and improving processes
- Comfortable working in evolving environments
- Balances strategy with hands-on execution
- Communicates confidently and professionally
- Takes initiative and operates with accountability
- Enjoys partnering with leadership to solve business challenges
Preferred Skills
- High visibility and partnership with executive leadership
- Opportunity to help shape and strengthen HR operations
- Exposure to strategic business and leadership initiatives
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
- Ability to make a meaningful impact quickly